Sabbath Economics focuses helping people examine practically their own household economics. Our approach is predicated on our convictions that: our current lifeways in the capitalist economic system are unsustainable; that we must make changes; and that the most enduring changes are ones we make incrementally and deliberately.
BCM Enews article, 2010). A Sabbath Economics exegesis of the famous European peasant tale about how great wealth corrupts—even poor people. In both ancient and modern civilization, the elite control the media. Thus it is the news, the public myths, the histories and the philosophies of the haves that are broadcast and preserved. The perspectives…
by Ched Myers Conspire, Summer, (2:3), pp 36-38. Full Article:Â Spoils of the Poor: Isaiah 3 SKU: 10-3-F
Feb 2010 Bartimaeus Institute This was one of our most energetic Institutes yet. Thirty participants studied Luke’s gospel, the Ojai Valley watershed and the life and witness of Sr. Dorothy Stang. Two thirds of the participants were women, and 2/3 under age 35—trends we find encouraging! Highlights included: “Dorothy often spoke about Creation spirituality and…
by Ched Myers Talk at Faith, Ecology & Economy Conference, Washington DC. 20 pp. In the Fall 2003 issue of Business Ethics a thoughtful opinion piece appeared by progressive journalist William Greider. In a preview of his book The Soul of Capitalism: Opening Paths to a Moral Economy, Greider wrote: Most Americans, I am convinced,…
by Ched Myers A talk given at Lenten Retreat, Knox Presbyterian, Pasadena, CA, March, 2009. 7 pp. THE CHURCH TRADITIONALLY inaugurates Lent by reflecting on the “wilderness temptations” of Jesus. This story is articulated in Mt 4:1-11 and Lk 4:1-13 (probably Q tradition). In preparation for his mission, Jesus follows a mysterious yet compelling calling…